Oog, The Second Dreamer
"In the tapestry of existence, dreams are the threads that weave reality."
Alignment: Neutral
Realm of Influence: Dreams, Creation, Balance, and Mysteries of the Cosmos
Current Status: The Slumbering Architect, Keeper of the Great Tree, Weaver of Realities
Summary
Oog, revered as the Second Dreamer, is a neutral deity embodying the enigmatic and boundless nature of dreams and creation. Not much is known about his physical form, except that he retained some features related to his first demihuman form as a tortle. As the Slumbering Architect, Oog's dreams are believed to shape the very fabric of reality, giving birth to new realms, ideas, and possibilities. His influence permeates the cosmos, maintaining the delicate balance between order and chaos, reality and illusion.
In the cosmic hierarchy, Oog holds a pivotal role as the Keeper of the Great Tree, a metaphysical entity that serves as the nexus of all existence. This Great Tree's roots and branches intertwine through various planes and dimensions, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all things. Oog's perpetual slumber is not a sign of inactivity but a testament to his continuous act of creation and preservation.
His followers, known as the "Dreambound," are individuals who seek to understand the mysteries of the universe through introspection, meditation, and the exploration of dreams. They believe that by attuning themselves to Oog's dreamscape, they can gain insights into the hidden truths of existence and their own subconscious minds.
The Dreamer
The Second Dreamer, Oog, exists in a state beyond mortal comprehension—neither living nor dead, neither conscious nor unconscious. His being is a paradox, a constant act of becoming without ever arriving. To gaze upon him in full is to witness every possibility that ever was or could be, layered in threads of memory, myth, and meaning. He does not awaken, yet his dreams shape entire realms; he does not speak, yet his silence resonates through prophecy, art, and the gentle curve of fate. Oog is not a god in the traditional sense, but a force of potential—the breath between the stars, the weightless moment before a story begins. Those who meditate long enough upon his name do not find answers—they find the question behind all things.
The Great Tree and Oog's Guardianship
At the heart of Oog's mythology lies the Great Tree, an immense and eternal entity that embodies the structure of all realities. Its roots delve into the deepest recesses of the subconscious, while its branches reach out to the farthest corners of the cosmos. Oog's role as its guardian ensures that the balance between different realms and dimensions remains intact, preventing the unraveling of reality's fabric.
The Great Tree is also considered a source of wisdom and knowledge. It is said that its leaves whisper secrets to those who listen, and its fruits grant visions of possible futures. Oog's Dreambound often undertake pilgrimages to sacred sites believed to be connected to the Great Tree, seeking enlightenment and communion with the Dreamer.
Relationships with Other Deities
Yan, the Ever-Shifting Melody
Oog shares a profound and symbiotic relationship with Yan, the changeling god of freedom and music. While Oog dreams the worlds into existence, Yan fills them with song and spontaneity, embodying the chaos that balances Oog's order. Their interactions are a dance of creation and improvisation, each complementing the other's essence. Yan's melodies are said to be inspired by the rhythms of Oog's dreams, and in turn, Oog's dreams are colored by Yan's vibrant tunes.
Regean, the Dragon Queen
With Regean, the goddess of fate and death, Oog maintains a relationship of mutual respect and understanding. As the weaver of realities, Oog acknowledges Regean's role in determining the destinies within those realities. Their collaboration ensures that the cycles of life and death, creation and destruction, proceed harmoniously, maintaining the cosmic balance.
Ansil
Oog’s bond with Ansil, the Black Lady of Judgment, is one forged not in passion or chaos, but in shared stillness. Both beings understand the weight of silence, the power of things unspoken, and the sacredness of reflection. Where Ansil sits in judgment over death, shadow, and karmic debt, Oog dreams the framework in which such debts can even exist. Their communion is quiet but profound—two architects of meaning, one sleeping and one waiting, each trusting the other to hold their part of the universe in place while the other rests. When Ansil entered her long slumber during the Song of Stillness, it was said that Oog whispered dreams into her soul, so she would not be alone in sleep.
Ceslida
With Ceslida, Oog shares a gentler and more luminous kinship—a creative balance of vision and mercy. Ceslida, the goddess of the Golden Clemency, often serves as a radiant translator for Oog’s deeper dreams, turning abstract, ineffable truths into compassionate law and divine ritual. When mortals experience moments of spontaneous forgiveness, clarity, or peace in the heart of chaos, it is often the result of Ceslida interpreting Oog’s dream-patterns into divine inspiration. She is one of the few who can walk into his dreaming presence and return with coherent prophecy, and their mutual trust is said to shape the moral and emotional tempo of Kol. Together, they represent not control—but coherence, proof that mercy and mystery can exist side by side.
Auriel
Oog’s relationship with Auriel, the Red Queen of Citragadda and ancient primordial of fire and judgment, is one of mutual awe and ancient kinship. While Auriel embodies the radiant will of cosmic justice and the fierce light of divine intervention, Oog drifts through the spaces between—dreaming the possibility of such justice into being before it manifests. Auriel respects Oog not for his power, but for his endless neutrality, his refusal to impose structure where dreaming can unfold. In return, Oog trusts Auriel to be the sword when his dreaming falters, the fire that burns false realities away. Together, they are said to govern the balance of awakening and dreaming, with Auriel acting as the dawn to Oog’s night, a guardian who ensures his dreaming world does not fall into nightmare. Their bond is older than most stars, and still—despite the silence between them—it burns with shared purpose.
Ahriman
Oog’s relationship with Ahriman is one of quiet but cosmic opposition—a tension not born from rivalry, but from violation. Ahriman does not merely threaten Oog’s dreams—he distorts them, turning creation into conquest, and liberation into lawless subjugation. He has harmed Oog’s dearest companions: twisting Renji toward ruin, dragging Ceslida and Ansil into slumber, and unleashing horrors upon Regean’s children. Most grievous to Oog is Ahriman’s enslavement of dragonkind, which extends even to creatures like tortles—gentle descendants of the early world-dream, now caught in blood oaths forged in fire. Where Oog dreams freely, Ahriman seeks to bind. Where Oog creates for meaning, Ahriman corrupts for power. Though the Dreamer rarely speaks, it is said that when Ahriman first desecrated the Great Tree’s roots, Oog stirred in his sleep—and the stars trembled.
Tenets
Embrace the Mystery: Acknowledge that not all questions have answers, and find peace in the unknown.
Seek Balance: Strive to maintain equilibrium in all aspects of life, understanding that extremes can lead to instability.
Honor Dreams: Recognize the power of dreams as a source of inspiration, insight, and creation.
Interconnectivity: Understand that all beings and realms are connected, and actions have far-reaching consequences.
Continuous Creation: Engage in acts of creation and innovation, contributing to the ever-evolving tapestry of existence.
Structure of the Faith
The followers of Oog, known collectively as the "Dreambound," organize themselves in a fluid hierarchy that mirrors the elusive nature of dreams. Leadership is based on wisdom and the depth of one's understanding of the dreamscape rather than rigid titles.
Dream Sages: Elders who have attained profound insight into Oog's dreams and serve as guides and mentors to others.
Vision Seekers: Individuals dedicated to exploring the dream realms, often undertaking meditative journeys to gain knowledge.
Weavers: Artists, musicians, and creators who channel the inspiration from Oog's dreams into tangible forms.
Rooted Guardians: Protectors of sacred sites believed to be connected to the Great Tree, ensuring their sanctity and accessibility.
This flexible structure allows the Dreambound to adapt and evolve, much like the dreams they revere.
Rituals and Practices
1. The Dreaming Vigil
A nightly practice where followers enter a meditative state before sleep, seeking to commune with Oog and receive guidance through their dreams. They record their visions upon waking, believing them to contain messages or prophecies.
2. The Weaving
A communal gathering where Dreambound create art, music, or stories inspired by their dreams. This act of creation is seen as a way to bring the intangible into the tangible, honoring Oog's continuous act of dreaming realities into existence.
3. The Rooting Ceremony
A rite of passage for those seeking deeper connection with the Great Tree, involving a pilgrimage to a sacred site and a period of fasting and meditation beneath ancient trees believed to be physical manifestations of the Great Tree's roots.
Prayers
1. Whisper of the Leaves
A silent prayer offered by listening to the rustling of trees or the shifting of dream currents in meditation. It is said that when one listens with intent, the Great Tree whispers back. This prayer is most often used by Vision Seekers seeking clarity in the dreamworld or during significant crossroads in life.
2. Breath of the Dreamer
Spoken aloud just before sleep or upon waking from a significant dream, this prayer serves as a reminder that every day is a thread in a greater tapestry. Followers say:
“As I wake, let the dream continue. As I sleep, let the world become wonder. Oog, let my soul walk softly where roots twist and skies breathe.”
3. The Root-Song
A communal prayer chanted during sacred gatherings, especially in groves or at the base of sacred trees. Each line is sung in a different tone, representing the diversity of dreams and souls. The final chorus is a unified hum said to harmonize with the ley lines of Kol.
Hymns of the Dreambound
1. “The Song That Wove the Stars”
A slow, ethereal hymn sung to open important Dreambound rituals. It tells the myth of how Oog dreamed the stars into the sky by weaving sound and breath together in his slumber. The hymn is often performed with flutes, harps, and wind chimes, capturing the feeling of drifting through starlight.
2. “Dreamer, Dream Me”
A personal hymn often sung by those on pilgrimages or deep meditations. It is a plea and a prayer, asking Oog to continue dreaming the singer into being—to not forget them, even as the universe shifts. A common refrain:
“Don’t wake, not yet—I'm still becoming / Keep breathing, so I may still sing.”
3. “The Roots Remember”
A hymn of ancestral memory, sung during funerals or moments of generational reflection. It reminds listeners that even as the surface changes, the deep roots of all things—souls, trees, and truths—endure in the Dreamer’s embrace.
Sermons of the Dreambound
1. “The Dream Before Time”
This sermon tells of a time before the First Age, when only darkness and silence existed. Oog’s first breath created sound, and sound became story. Through that story, reality was born—not as fact, but as meaning. The sermon teaches that truth is not fixed, but layered, and that dreams often tell the deepest truths of all.
2. “The Broken Loom”
Often recited during times of great cosmic or personal upheaval, this sermon reminds listeners that when the weave of life falls apart, it is the Dreamer who gathers the strands. It reflects on times when gods faltered, and still Oog dreamed on, giving others the courage to remake what was lost. The final message: "Creation is never finished—only paused."
3. “The Dreamer’s Silence”
This meditative sermon is spoken softly or in sign-language among Dreambound who believe that some messages are too sacred for sound. It focuses on the space between breaths, the pause between thoughts, and the silence before creation. It reminds followers that stillness is not absence—it is potential.
